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853529Chapter 85

HS code 853529: Automatic Circuit Breakers

Covers:
Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making… not listed under the other codes in this heading.
Not covered:
853510 (Fuses); 853521 (Automatic circuit breakers — For a voltage of…); 853530 (Isolating switches and make-and-break switches); and others.
Listed US duty:
2% (US general rate, HTS 2026)

Official description

Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, fuses, lightning arresters, voltage limiters, surge suppressors, plugs and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage exceeding 1000 V : Automatic circuit breakers : Other

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What 853529 covers and what it doesn’t

Official text: Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, fuses, lightning arresters, voltage limiters, surge suppressors, plugs and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage exceeding 1000 V › Automatic circuit breakers › Other.

This is the “other” line of heading 8535 (electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, fuses, lightning arresters, voltage limiters, surge suppressors, plugs and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage exceeding 1000 v). It takes goods of that heading that no more specific subheading names. These go elsewhere:

  • 853510 Fuses
  • 853521 Automatic circuit breakers — For a voltage of less than 72,5 kV
  • 853530 Isolating switches and make-and-break switches
  • 853540 Lightning arresters, voltage limiters and surge suppressors
  • 853590 Other

Nearby codes to check

  • Heading 8535 Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, fuses, lightning arresters, voltage limiters, surge suppressors, plugs and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage exceeding 1000 V: every subheading side by side.

US duty rate

2%

General (MFN) rate in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 2026 edition. A range means the rate depends on the 8-digit US line your product falls under. Extra duties such as Section 301, Section 232 or anti-dumping orders can apply on top, depending on origin. Check the lines on hts.usitc.gov. Not legal advice.

Common questions

What is HS code 853529?
Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, fuses, lightning arresters, voltage limiters, surge suppressors, plugs and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage exceeding 1000 V :…
What duty rates apply to 853529?
Listed duty rates range from 2% across 1 country rate.

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Go beyond the code

Find the companies shipping under 853529 in the company directory, or classify and check duty with the CLI.

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